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‘So You Think You Can Dance’ 2011 tour is coming to Dallas Saturday

Melanie, Sasha, Marko and Tadd. Their names filled my living room for three hours a week all summer, and if they did yours, you want to be in Grand Prairie this Saturday. The final four, in addition to the rest of the top 10 “So You Think You Can Dancers” are nearing the end of their national tour, and will stop in Dallas this weekend.

Whether or not you watched this season, or the show at all, the live tour is a “must see.” Since it is comprised of so many short dance pieces, it easily holds the attention of even a non-dancer.

Several reviewers have said that season eight, in contrast to past tours, limits cheesy talking in between pieces, and focuses more on the dancing itself. I would have suggested they do just that after seeing the last tour, because the poor dancers aren’t comedians, they are extremely talented at dancing, and that is what we are all there to see.

This year, you can expect your favorite routines in addition to brand new ones created for the tour. Among the season favorites you’ll see are Melanie and Marko’s statue routine, a huge favorite even from the first episode, and Sasha’s “Fool of Me” which compelled guest judge Christina Applegate say to her, “You put your finger against a wall and you break my heart. That’s dance.” Sonya Tayeh’s “Game On,” the two girl beasts routine, will of course make an appearance, as well as many others.

Of course with the best routines and dancers from the season, so you can expect a showcase of amazing choreography and dance talent.